Tag: Mornington Peninsula Shire

People power forces Harry Potter event to change locations

In a magical outcome for wildlife lovers, community pressure has today forced the banishment of The Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience to a nearby community forest. In an emergency meeting today, Mornington Peninsula Council voted unanimously to move the upcoming event from The Briars sanctuary to the Briars Community Forest (dog walking park), 500 metres away. Wildlife advocates are celebrating

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Wildlife advocates not happy with Mornington Peninsula’s Harry Potter event in a bush sanctuary: hear both sides of the story

More than 10,000 people have signed a petition to plead with Mornington Peninsula Shire to move a planned interactive Harry Potter event. The concerned locals believe the event, to be held at The Briars wildlife sanctuary near Mt Martha, will stress the many native animals in the fenced bushland, and cause damage to the ecosystem. Lights, sounds, and animatronic creatures

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